Cedar Creek Campground, Ruidoso, NM

Cedar Creek Campground is located in the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest (1 hr 26 min west of Roswell, NM) with an elevation of 7,000 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 3 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Fees range from $25.00 to $100.00.

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33.36139, -105.68472
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(575) 257-4095 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$25 - $100

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Campsite Reviews (20)

4.6 out of 5

5 star		75%
4 star		15%
3 star		5%
2 star		0%
1 star		5%

@MikeG7513747 · Camped on May 4, 2024 at Campsite #3

Highly recommend this site. Site was easy to get to, clean, and fun for kids.

@DianeC7541598 · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #P01

Hello,We have rented the Pavillion at Cedar Creek a few times in the past, always very nice. Wednesday the 10th I reserved the Pavillion for Sunday the 14th. Ranger Daniel called and informed me there was going to be a controlled burn at Cedar Creek, it should be okay by Sunday. My husband and I went to see it Friday the 12th, it was still smoldering and quite smokey. We decided to go ahead with our plans of using it on Sunday. We had 4 small grandchildren in our party and found the area was so full of ash and soot we left and went to a public park. We appreciated Daniel's consideration by informing us of the controlled burn, we were disappointed we could not use the Pavillion. Thank youDiane Campbell

@ernestm8030667 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #3

Awsome time with my family, we wanted to perfect blend between tent camping and glamping and this location was it! We had our own personal restrooms, parking lot, entrance, running water, electricity, and shelter! Loved it and so did my family. Definitely coming back!

@TerriA8FE8E455 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #2

This site is always wonderful.

@ArmandoG829365 · Camped on Aug 1, 2023 at Campsite #1

Muy limpio y muy satisfecho de la estancia, poca lluvia y muy silencioso

@BrentD9353520 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #3

We were recently in group site 3 for a family reunion and plan to come back next year. The pavilion was spacious and had working lights and electrical outlet. There is a fresh water pump by the pavilion with potable water. There are plenty of parking spaces for campers (although some were not level) and tons of great spots to pitch tents. There were ample picnic tables and the fire pit area was really nice. There were 2 pit toilets that were very clean and nice. There is a private entrance and you can keep the gate closed for privacy. There was so much shade and many paths nearby for hiking or bike riding. We will definitely be back!

@DianaF3302976 · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #2

We had a wonderful time celebrating our Employee Appreciation B-B-Q. Everyone loved our forest & some are even interested in coming back to camp. Thank you for all your help in making our event memorable! Sincerely, Diana at Shuttle Ruidoso.

@JuanU7218778 · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #1

Great place to take the Scouts!

@EllenH5197529 · Camped on Aug 14, 2022 at Campsite #1

Group 1 pavilion has a leaky roof. It rained one entire day we were at Group camp 1 and could not stay in the pavilion as it was flooded and tables were wet.

@ArmandoG829365 · Camped on Aug 13, 2022 at Campsite #3

Very nice place, Safe and clean

@JeffD9403272 · Camped on Aug 11, 2022 at Campsite #P01

Our family really enjoys this location due to the fact there are bathroom facility's there. Also the pavilion there will hold a large group at least 30 people comfortably. Offers a large chacole grill as well. It is also at the start of a lot of bike trails as well. We can ride for hours and still have not explored them all. This is our third time to rent this space and we will be renting anytime we go to ruidoso. Especially if you have a place there to stay great for day trip.

@Gretchen445004 · Camped on Jul 28, 2022 at Campsite #1

The campground itself was great, very Clean and spacious. Willie met us on arrival and was very helpful and answered all questions. The only downfall was the excessively loud campers in the adjacent sites. They were both up well past 2am being extremely loud. It would be great if that was able to be monitored more. We booked the site to enjoy peace and quiet and that was not what we got. I would recommend this site for all the positive attributes, just hope if you do you have considerate neighbors

@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Jul 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

Clean campsite. Ranger was awesome. 4th time staying here the whole family loved it. Thank you

@HenryG277 · Camped on Jul 14, 2021 at Campsite #3

Great campground. Abundant parking, open space and tall trees. Close to shopping for supplies. Wildlife scarce except elk and some mule deer. / .

@HenryG8673588 · Camped on Jul 14, 2021 at Campsite #3

Great campground. Abundant parking, open space and tall trees. Close to shopping for supplies. Wildlife scarce except elk and some mule deer. / .

@JoshuaT7397032 · Camped on Jun 26, 2021 at Campsite #3

Beautiful area, lots of room for kids to run around and easy parking. Well kept, lots of room for a large group.

@JOSHUAT480 · Camped on Jun 26, 2021 at Campsite #3

Beautiful area, lots of room for kids to run around and easy parking. Well kept, lots of room for a large group.

@EddieS243 · Camped on Sep 6, 2019 at Campsite #3

Will return and stay again. Ruidoso is great

@EddieS4150237 · Camped on Sep 6, 2019 at Campsite #3

Will return and stay again. Ruidoso is great

@EllenH214 · Camped on Aug 25, 2019 at Campsite #1

We love staying at camp 1 EXCEPT there are trails that actually lead right up to the pavilion - we have been having a meal and a bike will come within one foot of us, same experience has happened with hikers. Would like to see the forest service somehow erase these footpaths, which have not been created by the forest service but because of the heavy foot and bike traffic look as if they are actual hiking trails.

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